MASHED POTATOES WITH VARIATIONS
Make and share this Mashed Potatoes With Variations recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kineline
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over high heat, combine potatoes and just enough water to cover them. ADD SALT; BRING TO A BOIL. Reduce heat to medium low; cook covered for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain well; return potatoes to saucepan. Place over low heat to dry out potatoes slightly shaking saucepan occasionally to prevent them from sticking.
- Meanwhile, in a small microwaveable bowl, heat milk and butter or oil in microwave ob high for 1 - 2 minutes or until steaming. Add milk mixture to potatoes, mash roughly with a fork. With an electric mixer, beat potatoes until smooth and creamy (if you don't want chunky mash). Don't over beat, as potatoes will become gluey. Add pepper. If desired, season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Spoon into warm serving dish if used right away. Sprinkle with parsley.
- To freeze: spoon into containers, label, seal and freeze.
- VARIATIONS:.
- Pesto potatoes: Omit butter or oil; add ¼ cup (50 ml) each pesto and freshly grated parmesan cheese before beating.
- Mustard mash: Use butter instead o foil; add ¼ cup (50 ml) grainy Dijon mustard before beating.
- Lemony mash: Use oil not butter; add ¼ cup (50 ml) chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest before beating.
- Cheese and onion mash: Use butter not oil; add 1 cup (250 ml) shredded cheddar cheese Swiss cheese and ¼ cup (50 ml) finely chopped green onions before beating.
- Posh French mash: This is called aligot in French. Add 2 peeled cloves of garlic to potatoes before boiling. Drain well, returning garlic with potatoes. Mash as above, using butter not oil. Add 1 cup (250 ml) shredded Gruyere cheese before beating.
- Caesar Potatoes: Omit butter and oil; add ½ cup (125 ml) thick Caesar dressing and ¼ cup (50 ml) freshly grated parmesan cheese before beating.
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Pushpa Kamal Giree
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so good!
Cat Burger
[email protected]I've tried many mashed potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The potatoes are always fluffy and creamy.
BD71 Gamer
[email protected]These mashed potatoes are a staple in my house. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Nissar Durani
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the mashed potatoes always turn out perfect.
Sproatie900
[email protected]Delicious!
Qazi Muhammad Usman
[email protected]These mashed potatoes are the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making them again and again.
Trey Bush
[email protected]I made these mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Akind Din
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were so good! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
wasswa george
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The potatoes are always perfectly cooked and the variations are endless. I love that I can customize it to my family's taste.
master magick
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mashed potatoes were creamy and fluffy, and the variations were all delicious. I especially liked the roasted garlic and herb variation.